The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the right foot at first metatarsophalangeal and distal interphalangeal of the second toe is granted. The appeal regarding entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for low back degenerative disc disease is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim was partially granted with a 10 percent rating for his right foot condition, but the issue regarding his low back condition remains pending and requires further review.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the right foot at first metatarsophalangeal and distal interphalangeal of the second toe, Low back degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18120682
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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